Places & Resources

Grounding & Growth At Whimsy Willow Wellness

this writer tried out one of Eau Claire's newest wellness spaces

Whimsy Willow Wellness is situated in a humble brick building, tucked behind Culver’s and Taco John’s on Eau Claire's Hastings Way. The door to the studio is located around the back; you would never suspect that a sense of calm, peace and growth sits just behind it ...

SHELF-CARE: Book Recs From Local Purveyors

think less self-help and more pick-me-up; Dragon Tale Books & Midnight Ivy offer their recommendations

We asked the folks over at local indie bookshops, Dragon Tale Books (216 Main St. E, Menomonie) and Midnight Ivy Boutique (inside Market On River at 128 W. River St.), to give our readers recommendations for books across three categories: Books for when you need an escape; when you need a laugh; and when you need a change ...

A MAGIC CONNECTION: Area Counselors Bring Group Therapy 'In Style'

Liz Sproul and Lani Joy Osicka invite locals to experience the transformative care found in collective spaces

Liz Sproul and Lani Joy Osicka are becoming quite the dynamic duo, as they share mutual vocations for counseling and self-care through a new venture in the Valley: “Group Therapy Gals.” The two licensed professional counselors in Eau Claire, are ready to bring group therapy “in style.” Specifically, they bring an interpersonal approach to self care...

An Integrative Path To Wellness & Beauty

Feel the difference, inside and out, at vIVid Wisconsin

For many, a prescription isn't the solution – and long wait times or rushed visits can leave you feeling unheard. That’s why Lauren Shira, a longtime critical care nurse turned business owner, created vIVid Wisconsin: a space where functional medicine and aesthetics come together, and care feels personal again. Today, vIVid offers a full range of wellness and aesthetic treatments: IV therapy, ozone therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, massage, laser hair removal, microneedling, facials, Botox, labs ...

New Community Org Wants Folks to Get Together and Feel Alright

One Love Revival deepens connection with the self, community and cultivates spiritual healing

One Love Revival, a new spiritual community in Eau Claire, fosters a safe and sacred space for those who value divine interconnection, admire human connection, and find strength through self-care rituals...

DON'T EXPLAIN: Explore the Weirder and Wilder Sides of Life Through Improvisation

musician Sarah Magill carries no expectations in their weekly release of 'song sketches'

Sarah Magill of Quiet Takes invites you to explore the weirder and wilder sides of life through her improvisational song sketches. She combines excerpts of her own poetry (featured above) with audio and video snippets of her musical experimentation, offering a multi-sensory experience that delves into the depths of her creative process...

ONCOLOGY MASSAGE: A Look Inside A Business Dedicated To Support & Care

Paradise Massage, LLC, is spreading the word and changing the conversation around cancer treatment through massage

The c-word. For as many people as cancer impacts, it’s not a topic easily brought up, though one local business is aiming to reframe the conversation: Paradise Massage ...

DON'T BE SHY: Free Foot & Nail Care Community Clinic Returns April 21-25

longtime free clinic offers professional healthcare assistance for just about any foot and nail concern

Have you taken a look down there recently? Your feet, I mean; It’s pretty easy to forget your steppers need to be taken care of just as much as the rest of the body, and if you’ve found yourself in that boat, this month’s Foot & Nail Care Community Clinic event is right up your alley ...


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